Huntington Beach, California

Huntington Beach is an exciting town with lots of recreational activities, events, and other fun things to do. But there is a considerable amount of crime in the area as well. Although the crime rate in the city is lower than the national average, certain crimes like petty theft and grand theft, burglaries, and sex crimes have risen since 2004. Our office frequently receives calls from people charged with crimes looking for a criminal defense attorney near Huntington Beach, and we are pleased to discuss the details of a possible pending charge with anyone who contacts us.

Unless other circumstances exist, all criminal cases charged in Huntington Beach are heard at the West Justice Center in Westminster, CA. Our Huntington Beach criminal defense lawyers are very familiar with this courthouse and appear there on a regular basis to defend clients in all types of criminal cases. Call us today before you talk to the police so we can get started defending your rights.

The lawyers at the Johnson Criminal Law Group have handled hundreds of assault cases throughout Southern California. Huntington Beach is known for the occasional bar fight or altercation near or around Main Street. In fact, assaults are the 4th most commonly occurring crime in the city. If you were involved in some type of altercation and believe you may be charged with a crime, contact one of our Huntington Beach assault lawyers before you talk to the police.

Domestic violence incidents are unfortunate, but they do happen sometimes. Our Huntington Beach domestic violence lawyers are experienced in handling domestic disputes and fighting for the best outcome for our clients. Sometimes children may be involved; fortunately, our lawyers are experts in navigating the criminal and civil areas of California law that these crimes may involve. Call us now to discuss your case.

While some drug crimes have been liberalized in recent years, there are still laws intended to prevent people from using Schedule A drugs in Huntington Beach. Our approach to each drug case is tailored to the facts, and we frequently use the Orange County Drug Court to keep our clients out of jail, while looking to find them a reasonable solution that is fair and gets them the help they need. Call our office now to speak to a drug crime attorney near Huntington Beach.

Huntington Beach has some of the absolute best bars and restaurants in all of Southern California. Sometimes you can lose track of time, drink too much, and then get in your car and drive. While we advise against drunk driving, we understand that it does happen and that people are arrested for drunk driving. If you have been arrested for driving under the influence and are looking for a DUI lawyer near Huntington Beach, call us now so we can begin fighting for you.

Theft crimes are the most common types of crimes in Huntington Beach. The conditions for grand theft are met when an individual takes property belonging to another with the intent to deprive them of that property, and the value of the property is above $950. The Johnson Criminal Law Group handles all types of grand theft charges like embezzlement, grand larceny, and auto thefts. A theft is a complicated crime and can be explained as a misunderstanding in some cases. Contact our Huntington Beach grand theft attorney before you talk to the police to establish a defense.

Handling a juvenile crime properly can mean the difference between setting a child on a path toward a life of crime or a life as a contributing member of society. In every juvenile criminal case we handle, we look to guide parents and children through the legal system in a way that minimizes whatever penalties may be levied, as well as setting them up to not make the same mistakes in the future by finding the root of the problem and proposing solutions to alleviate the issue. Our Huntington Beach Juvenile Delinquency Lawyers can help defend your child now – call us today.

Juvenile dependency is a complicated area of the law; it also happens to be one within our area of expertise. Often, parents accused of abuse by CPS or DCFS can face both civil and criminal penalties. Because of our extensive work within the social services system in Orange County, our juvenile dependency lawyers near Huntington Beach know exactly how to navigate the system in order to prevent the loss of custody of your children and get your family headed in the right direction. Call us today so we can begin formulating a defense strategy that will help you.

Being charged with Murder is possibly the most serious charge a defendant can face. There were no murders in Huntington Beach in 2015 and have not been more than 6 since 2004. But it should be noted that you can still be charged with murder if you were involved in an accident or other situation which led to the death of another person. If you were involved in a situation that led to the death of another person – even if you believe it was by accident – you should call our murder defense lawyer near Huntington Beach immediately.

Robbery is the taking or attempting to take from a rightful owner of property, anything of value by threat, force, or intimidation. Although not commonly reported in Huntington Beach, crimes fitting the description of robbery do still occur. Our Huntington Beach robbery lawyers are ready to take your call and begin protecting your liberty today.

Thefts can come in 2 main forms: Grand Theft and Petty Theft. The two types of thefts generally involve a thing of value and the intent on behalf of the defendant to deprive the rightful owner of the property from the property. The threshold for grand theft is met when the value of the property is more than $950. Anything less than $950 is charged as petty theft. If you are accused of stealing something and are looking for a theft attorney near Huntington Beach, contact our office now so we can begin defending your rights.

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